Important Collectors Wristwatches, Po...

Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 281

Ref. 16570, Explorer II ? Tiffany & Co Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, retailed by Tiffany & Co., case No. X520425, Ref. 16570. Made in 1991. Fine and rare, two time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown with crownguard, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands, second time zone red arrow hand independently adjustable for the second time zone. M. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 150 mm.